Sanctuary House - sleeps 10 guests in 6 bedrooms
Cottage in Leiston
10 guests · 6 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Includes essentialsPets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more
About this cottage rental
Key Features
Views overlooking The Meare Only a short walk to Thorpeness beach Close to a traditional pub, tearooms and Thorpeness Golf Club 6 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms TV, DVD, Wi-Fi Enclosed garden with lake views, patio furniture and BBQ Dog friendly Membership of Thorpeness Country Club with free use of the tennis courts 20% discount on green fees at Thorpeness Golf Club
Description
Situated in one of the most stunning locations overlooking Thorpeness Meare, this spacious and traditional cottage is located in the heart of the village and is just a stone's throw from the beach. Very close to the famous Dolphin Inn, Thorpeness Golf Club and Meare and just two miles from Aldeburgh, this house has an enviable location boasting lovely views over the boating lake.
This pet friendly house features six bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, dining area and a spacious living area which offers plenty of comfortable seating – a perfect space for family and friends to get together. The front garden enjoys stunning views of the Meare and is perfect for relaxing.
Sanctuary House is an ideal base for guests wishing to enjoy a memorable holiday on the Suffolk Coast and the glorious location makes this a very special property for families looking for a relaxing getaway.
Rental of Sanctuary House includes membership of Thorpeness Country Club (***excluding summer high season and the summer programme) and 20% discount on green fees at Thorpeness Golf Club***)
Two storey accommodation
Ground Floor
Kitchen: Four ring gas hob/oven with in-built microwave, dishwasher, fridge/freezer
Utility Room: Drinks fridge and washing machine. Small wet room
Sitting Room: Comfortable seating with views over the front garden and Meare beyond, wood burning stove, TV, DVD, wi-fi
Dining Room: Large table and chairs with windows offering views over the front garden and Meare beyond
Cloakroom: Washbasin and WC
Bedroom 4 – Bittern: Super king bed (can be twinned)
En Suite: Shower cubicle, WC and washbasin
Bedroom 5 – Cygnet: Bunk beds
First Floor
Bedroom 1 – Osprey: Super king bed (can be twinned) offering beautiful views over the Meare
En Suite: Shower cubicle, WC and washbasin
Cloakroom: WC and washbasin
Bedroom 2 – Heron: Super king bed (can be twinned) offering beautiful views over the Meare, washbasin
Bedroom 3 – Egret: Super king bed (can be twinned)
Family Bathroom: Bath with overhead shower and washbasin
Bedroom 6: Single bed
External features
Enclosed garden overlooking the Meare at the front of the property with garden furniture and BBQ
Facilities
Gas central heating and electricity included in the rental Free Wi-Fi Off road parking at the rear of the property
Additional Information
Cots and high chairs available for a small hire charge, request on booking Pet friendly No smoking property
Distance to beach – 300 yards
Nearest Supermarket – 2 miles
Nearest Pub/Restaurant – 60 yards
Nearest Train Station – 5 miles
Nearest Airports – 1hr 30 mins from Stansted Airport
1hr 10 mins from Norwich Airport
Views overlooking The Meare Only a short walk to Thorpeness beach Close to a traditional pub, tearooms and Thorpeness Golf Club 6 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms TV, DVD, Wi-Fi Enclosed garden with lake views, patio furniture and BBQ Dog friendly Membership of Thorpeness Country Club with free use of the tennis courts 20% discount on green fees at Thorpeness Golf Club
Description
Situated in one of the most stunning locations overlooking Thorpeness Meare, this spacious and traditional cottage is located in the heart of the village and is just a stone's throw from the beach. Very close to the famous Dolphin Inn, Thorpeness Golf Club and Meare and just two miles from Aldeburgh, this house has an enviable location boasting lovely views over the boating lake.
This pet friendly house features six bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, dining area and a spacious living area which offers plenty of comfortable seating – a perfect space for family and friends to get together. The front garden enjoys stunning views of the Meare and is perfect for relaxing.
Sanctuary House is an ideal base for guests wishing to enjoy a memorable holiday on the Suffolk Coast and the glorious location makes this a very special property for families looking for a relaxing getaway.
Rental of Sanctuary House includes membership of Thorpeness Country Club (***excluding summer high season and the summer programme) and 20% discount on green fees at Thorpeness Golf Club***)
Two storey accommodation
Ground Floor
Kitchen: Four ring gas hob/oven with in-built microwave, dishwasher, fridge/freezer
Utility Room: Drinks fridge and washing machine. Small wet room
Sitting Room: Comfortable seating with views over the front garden and Meare beyond, wood burning stove, TV, DVD, wi-fi
Dining Room: Large table and chairs with windows offering views over the front garden and Meare beyond
Cloakroom: Washbasin and WC
Bedroom 4 – Bittern: Super king bed (can be twinned)
En Suite: Shower cubicle, WC and washbasin
Bedroom 5 – Cygnet: Bunk beds
First Floor
Bedroom 1 – Osprey: Super king bed (can be twinned) offering beautiful views over the Meare
En Suite: Shower cubicle, WC and washbasin
Cloakroom: WC and washbasin
Bedroom 2 – Heron: Super king bed (can be twinned) offering beautiful views over the Meare, washbasin
Bedroom 3 – Egret: Super king bed (can be twinned)
Family Bathroom: Bath with overhead shower and washbasin
Bedroom 6: Single bed
External features
Enclosed garden overlooking the Meare at the front of the property with garden furniture and BBQ
Facilities
Gas central heating and electricity included in the rental Free Wi-Fi Off road parking at the rear of the property
Additional Information
Cots and high chairs available for a small hire charge, request on booking Pet friendly No smoking property
Distance to beach – 300 yards
Nearest Supermarket – 2 miles
Nearest Pub/Restaurant – 60 yards
Nearest Train Station – 5 miles
Nearest Airports – 1hr 30 mins from Stansted Airport
1hr 10 mins from Norwich Airport
Amenities
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Laundry
Dishwasher
TV
Map of Leiston
££££
Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0
Lovely weekend with the children
10.0 / 10.0
I think the words, "shabby chic" apply here. Although nothing too shabby, the fabrics in the blinds are lovely, I think its the wood floors that give it this look.
The berooms are lovely and comfortable, although the electric shower in the downstairs suite was a bit poor on power.
The lounge accommodated our family group of 7 well, with comfy chairs and settee.
The garden is small, just adequate for older children really, theres a drop and a wall, which might make it difficult for toddlers, but nice views over village green and boating lake.
Its in a good position for activities beach, boating and mini golf.
Kitchen is well equipped.
Our stay here worked very well.
8.0 / 10.0
Perfect location. Great access to the lake, easy walk to the beach and golf club (for mini golf). Enclosed garden was perfect for the children.
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect location, nice views from most of the bedrooms. Character features. Good bathrooms. Oven quite small if cooking for a large group, but we would stay again.
10.0 / 10.0
Birthday weekend
Had a lovely couple of days with friends to celebrate our 50th birthdays. The sanctuary was perfect for what we needed. Very clean and comfortable, plenty of room for us all. We were very lucky with the weather so enjoyed sitting in the garden looking at the lovely view over the Meare. Dolphin inn was a handy few minutes walk and we enjoyed walking around the village. The beach is a very short walk and we had a lovely walk along the coast to Aldeburgh.
10.0 / 10.0
Family visit
We loved this property it was close to family so easy for everyone to come over and spend some time with us. The house was perfect everything we could have needed was included. Hope to go back someday
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect
We had a fabulous stay at The Sanctuary. We went with our family for a few days relaxation and found the house yo be perfect for the 9 of us. Grandchildren loved exploring the house.
10.0 / 10.0
Fantastic
Fantastic location... House had wonderful views, lots of space and comfy beds!.. Would definitely stay again!
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Leiston?
The average price for a rental in Leiston is £123 per night. This rental is £178 above the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Sanctuary House - sleeps 10 guests in 6 bedrooms. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Sanctuary House - sleeps 10 guests in 6 bedrooms pet friendly?
Yes! This cottage is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Sanctuary House - sleeps 10 guests in 6 bedrooms?
We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and laundry.
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